Summary

Guide operational excellence across manufacturing, planning, and support functions while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a key member of the site leadership team, you'll oversee production operations, develop effective teams, and implement strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, support continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining cost-effectiveness and meeting customer commitments.

Job description

Guide operational excellence across manufacturing, planning, and support functions while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. As a key member of the site leadership team, you'll oversee production operations, develop effective teams, and implement strategic initiatives that deliver sustainable growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, support continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining cost-effectiveness and meeting customer commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred plus 5 years of experience in operations management in regulated manufacturing environment, preferably in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related technical field
Demonstrated expertise in cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems
2+ years of experience leading organizational change and developing effective teams
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Demonstrated ability to enhance operational excellence through KPIs and performance metrics
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively at all levels
Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and strategic planning initiatives
Expertise in risk management and problem-solving in complex manufacturing environments
Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Proficiency with ERP systems, MS Office, and manufacturing software platforms
Ability to collaborate effectively in matrix organization structure
Experience leading successful regulatory and customer audits
Knowledge of supply chain management and demand planning
Project management and cross-functional team leadership capabilities
10-15% travel required

Company overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.